by K2 Mystery Car --
Blanche placed the plate down in front of her husband with a flourish.
“I made you your favorite meal dear; ribeye steak with a side of shoestring fries. I hope you like it!”
Nodding his head enthusiastically, Frank picked up his knife and fork and gave her a huge smile.
“You’re the best, Blanche. Thanks for this.”
She winked and said, “Let’s dig in before it gets cold.”
They were both quiet for a while as they enjoyed the food she had prepared until Frank inhaled deeply
and put his fork down slowly next to his plate.
“So I’ve been thinking.”
“Yes dear? About what?”
“I’m getting a little tired of the crazy gas mileage I’m getting in the F-150. It’s only getting about 14 miles
per gallon around town and it seems a little crazy. Maybe I should get something a bit more
economical.”
A fork full of cooked steak halfway to her mouth, Blanche stared at Frank, “Uh-huh…”
“Yeah, what I really need is a two-seater hybrid with less than 70 horsepower. I’m thinking that’ll fit the
bill.”
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